They aspire to a legacy, eager to stand beside the chosen hero's journey.
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An ancient blood pact compels them to aid their sworn enemy.
A vision from a mysterious oracle foretold their allegiance's downfall.
Unrequited love for the hero drives their quiet devotion.
A cursed relic binds them in servitude to a shadowy overlord.
They seek redemption for their ancestor's treachery against a noble lineage.
A forgotten debt owed to the antagonist weighs heavily on their conscience.
The protagonist saved their child from a cruel fate, earning lasting loyalty.
An enemy's whispered promise of forbidden knowledge turns their head.
Desperation to protect their secret forces their hand in betrayal.
They aspire to a legacy, eager to stand beside the chosen hero's journey.
A prophecy named them as the traitor, leaving them no choice but to fulfill it.
Their loyalty lies in the pursuit of ultimate freedom from any master.
A long-lost sibling emerges, leading them down a path of betrayal.
Sworn to a dark cult, they secretly yearn to break free and prove their worth.
An ancient promise to a dying leader binds their loyalty in blood.
Burdened by their family's disgrace, they cling to a chance for redemption.
Their heart is torn by twin loyalties, pulled by love and duty.
The scent of power and wealth clouds their once clear vision of righteousness.
A chance encounter with a benevolent stranger reignites their faith in humanity.
Sacrificing personal dreams, they stand by those who showed them kindness.
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